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They've started carrying some Chronogical Classics; 2 so far: eMusic

This was originally released on Telarc (Hall's label), but the credits state (P) 1999 Metheny Group Productions, Inc. and Jim Hall, © Telarc International Corporation. I really like two of the standards on the session: All The Things You Are and Summertime.

I've always liked We Want Miles - it was such a relief after The Man With The Horn. I see it as the link between his mid-70's period and what came later in the '80's. My feelings may be colored by the fact that I sat in the 8th row for the NY show on the record. Really good music with a lot of energy - check it out.

Just noticed these two new listings on eMusic from EMI. Copyright 2011...wasn't aware they still had a reissue program. Are these MP3-only releases? Bud Shank Cannonball

Here's the front and back cover for '58 Sessions (baffling cover, really):

I'm stumped at the cover that has white & red on it below 'Round Midnight. Maybe it's Miles Plays For Cocaine Lovers? I believe it's '58 Sessions (On Green Dolphin Street, Fran Dance, Stella By Starlight, Love For Sale, Straight No Chaser, My Funny Valentine, Oleo). They use a Japanese cover. I have it as part of the Original Album Classics 5-fer.

Perfectly timed for Christmas giving.

It's working fine here: eMusic US. On the whole, though, it is a buggy site.

Hey Aggie, congrats on 10,000 posts!

I spoke too soon: Track list

No track list yet: Europe 72, vol. 2

Dogon A.D. - Amazon

Two are double-albums (Bitches Brew and We Want Miles), so there are 20 albums, 22 discs: Perfect Miles Davis Collection

I can't wait for this one: "Kenny Burrell's very first solo guitar album ever - features the guitarist alone on stage with an array of instruments from which he selects to suit his concept of the music at hand." Tenderly

Wonder if this is a new date or a rerelease of the Telarc (which was a wonderful record): Jim Hall & Pat Metheny - Amazon

In addition, look at this...looks like another "Beat The Boots" production: Coltrane Live at Temple University - Universal Japan

The Sonny Criss date was originally "Sonny Criss at the Crossroads" on Peacock. The Kenny Dorham was originally "Kenny Dorham and the Jazz Prophets Vol. 1" on ABC-Paramount (Vol. 2 was never released and the tapes cannot be located). In 1978, ABC (which also owned Impulse) released the two in the Dedication series. Right after release, all the labels ABC owned were purchased by MCA.

Ah, I remember that gold-leaf stamping! That was after MCA bought ABC.

But all he wanted to do was DANCE!

Some interesting titles as part of this eMusic $4.99 or less sale: eMusic

Got it today.

This is a good deal: $24.99 for 15 CDs from Newbury Comics via Amazon: Sinatra Capitol Records Concept Albums

Joe Zawinul? It was an inside joke - don't sweat it.

Duke Ellington, The Treasury Shows Vol. 15: $4.40 on eMusic. eMusic

I have a basic monthly subscription: $5.99, which buys me $6.49 of music. Upon monthly renewal, I buy a $35 booster pack, which buys me $45 of music. So I've spent $40.99 and can download $51.49 of music. The advantage of this approach, as opposed to buying a larger subscription, is that I'm not locked in to spend a large monthly amount. I've found the sound quality to be comparable to Amazon or Apple downloads. And I have no problem with selection: even after all I've downloaded, I have close to 400 "saved items." That is a great point, mjzee. They often have some pretty decent offers on bonus dollars for booster packs. I've never been one to jump on those myself (mostly a financial decision), but I have friends over on another site (emusers) who really apply the strategy to those boosters and have done very well for themselves. I'm glad you brought boosters up, because it's an important element for someone new coming into emusic. Cheers. The Booster Packs are good, because they enable one to buy music in between renewal dates. They used to have a bizarre system where you coung not buy music once your monthly credits ran out. Anyone remember those Best Buy "crack packs"? Ah, those were the days! What is the "emusers" site? Tell, tell!